National Hospital Abuja Signs MoU with U.S. Cancer Center to Boost Research and Clinical Trials in Nigeria

National Hospital, Abuja, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, U.S., to strengthen cancer research and enhance clinical trials in Nigeria.
Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Muhammad Mahmud, and the Director of the Centre, Dr Robert Winn, signed the agreement in Abuja to enhance sustainable collaboration in oncology, advance clinical trials and training the next generation of scientists.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Winn said the partnership sought to establish a globally recognized model for equitable and impactful cancer research collaboration.
although the initial Memorandum of understanding spans two years, it would be reviewed and strengthened every two years to ensure long-term impact.

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